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About Maricar
Biography
After several years of helping clients with their divorce, custody, and child support matters, I have made the decision to step down as Partner of the firm Andrade Law, LLC. As much as I have enjoyed watching our business grow successfully, I could not pass up the opportinity to work for one of our honorable judges at the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division.
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Licensed in Nevada for 18 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2007
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Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2009 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful Lawyer
Maricar was a great lawyer to me and was very understanding and had a lot of patience and at the same time was very persistent with oposing counsel. I was always informed throught out my whole divorce process. She was always responding to my question in a timely manner, she never ignored me nor did...
Posted by Fernando | August 26, 2009
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Honest, Caring, Responsive and Very Professional.
Maricar Andrade's Lawyer Endorsements
"Without hesitation I would recommend Maricar to anyone in need of a family law attorney. Maricar is passionate about her practice, and is my first contact for any family law questions I have. Her friendly, warm personality will immediately put any client at ease. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"Maricar has a phenomenal reputation as a family law attorney. She is extremely bright, empathetic and represents her clients with passion and a strong commitment to ethics. Her reputation with family law judges is exemplary. I have referred countless clients to Maricar. Without exception, their comments have been exceedingly positive. Although I know many family law attorneys, Maricar is the one I refer my clients to. I have absolutely no reservations endorsing this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maricar is an exceptional attorney and is a go-to attorney for family law matters. She is an active member in the legal community and regularly volunteers to answer questions from and help people who may not have the knowledge or the resources to help themselves - a rare combination."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Magana is professional, conscientious, ethical, and a strong advocate for her clients. She is able to provide personalized service as a partner in a small firm."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Bystander Intervention Training Certificate of Completion, Green Dot
2013
Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County School District Board of School Trustees
2010
Inducted into 100 Hour Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2006
$10,000 Scholarship, Public Interest Law Association & Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
1997
Julie Roque Achievement Award, UCLA Samahang Pilipino
1994
Dean's List, University of California, Los Angeles
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Parenting Coordinator, Clark County Nevada
2014 - Present
Pro Tem Hearing Master Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Clark County Family Court
2008 - Present
Partner, Andrade Law, LLC
2016 - 2018
Pro Tem Hearing Master for Child Support Matters, Clark County, Nevada Family Support Division
2006 - 2007
Extern, Eighth Judicial District Court - Family Division
2006 - 2006
Extern, Clark County Legal Services, n.k.a. Legal Aid of Southern Nevada
1998 - 2004
Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District
Associations
2020 - Present
American Association of University WomenHospitality Chair
2020 - Present
Clark County Black CaucusLifetime Member
2020 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Latin Chamber of Commerce Las VegasMember
2020 - Present
Las Vegas Asian Chamber of CommerceMember
2020 - Present
Hispanics in PoliticsMember
2020 - Present
National Filipino American Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Las Vegas Latino Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Asian Bar Association of Las VegasMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Nevada, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
2016 - 2020
SNAWA (Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys)Member
2015 - 2015
S.A.F.E. HouseCompleted Domestic Violence Training Program
2014 - 2016
UNLV ASERTAV (Advocacy, Support, Education Team Against Violence)Member
2013 - 2015
Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic ViolencePublic Information Committee Chair
2012 - 2019
Clark County DV Fatality Review TeamMember
2011 - 2014
Bamboo Bridges, a nonprofit organizationFounding Member and Vice Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce and Custody
Successful
Spousal Support
Arrears reduced. Attorney's fees granted.
Constructive Child Support Arrears Claim
Successful
Education
2007
William S. Boyd School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
UCLA
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Asian Pacific American Youth Leadership Symposium
Leadership Skills
2017
Advocate Training
Diversity Panel
2016
UNLV CARE Summer Advocate Training
Cultural Competency
2014
Nevada State College
Ethnic Studies, From Theory to Practice
2014
Diversity Leadership Forum Series
The Struggle for Identity
2013
Social Justice Institute at UNLV
Gendered Violence in the Asian Pacific American Community
2013
Project Resilience Training
Domestic Violence in Nevada
2013
APAYLS
Creating Change in the Friend Me Age
2013
American Bar Association, Law Student Division
Small Firm Panel
2012
APA Youth Leadership Symposium
Top 10 Leadership Skills
2011
Women's History Month Panel
Path to Success
2011
Oras Ng Ligaya Radio Talk Show
Human Trafficking
2011
Free Legal Workshops for the APA Community
Family Law Seminar
2010
Boyd School of Law at UNLV
Work/Life Balance
Publications
2013
CCSD News
School Board recognizes Bamboo Bridges
Languages
English
Tagalog
Spanish